FRIED MEATBALLS WITH TAHINI SAUCE
Be sure to roll the meatballs firmly into the millet so that the tiny grains don't fall off during frying.
Provided by Anissa Helou
Categories Bon Appétit Appetizer Ground Beef Beef Grains Garlic Coriander Sesame Lemon Juice Deep-Fry Fry Meatball Hors D'Oeuvre
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Meatballs
- Cook millet in a dry medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
- Meanwhile, mix beef, garlic, coriander, pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl with your hands just to combine; be careful not to overwork.
- Working one at a time, roll meat mixture loosely between your palms into 1 3/4" balls (you should have about 18) and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Roll each ball in toasted millet, pressing and packing firmly into meat with your palms. Repeat process as needed until completely coated. Chill meatballs at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours (this will help the millet adhere during frying).
- Sauce and assembly:
- Pour oil into a large heavy pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer to come 1 1/2" up sides; heat over medium until thermometer hits 350°F.
- Meanwhile, combine tahini and garlic in a medium bowl. Gradually add 6 Tbsp. water, then lemon juice, whisking constantly until sauce is smooth and pourable. Season with salt.
- Using a slotted spoon, gently lower meatballs into oil and fry undisturbed 2 1/2 minutes (millet will be light golden). Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels; season lightly with salt. Serve meatballs with tahini sauce.
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Nikka Nawab
[email protected]Overall, these meatballs were a great success. They were easy to make and they tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Ashley Sheikh
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out really dry. I'm going to try again using a different recipe.
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[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.
Mahadi Hasan
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. The tahini sauce is what made them for me.
Emily Mosqeda
[email protected]These meatballs are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving them with the tahini sauce.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs didn't turn out as good as I hoped. I think I might have overcooked them.
boitumelo masike
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry, but the tahini sauce helped. Overall, they were still tasty.
Rick Harter
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Mmathapelo Mashaba
[email protected]I've never made meatballs before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out perfectly and the tahini sauce was amazing.
Ethan Adkins
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family and they were a big hit! The kids especially loved them.
Bryan Jones
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The tahini sauce was especially delicious.